Redefining Behavior Change and Change Management - Dr. Kristin Malek
From Accessible Disruption - Strategy Table Pathways by Tahira Endean, Ryan Hill, Anthony Vade
April 9, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 10
About this episode
Dr. Kristin Malek discusses the neurobiology of behavior change and why traditional change management approaches often fail.
Connect with Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkevents/ Buy Kristin's Book: https://a.co/d/0a9uNGWk Why do so many massive organizational changes fail, and how can we design experiences that actually transform mindsets? In this episode of Accessible Disruption , hosts Anthony Vade, Tahira Endean, and Ryan Hill sit down with Dr. Kristin Malek (affectionately known as Dr. K) to explore the neurobiology behind true transformation. If you've ever felt like your company's "core values" read like a vague horoscope, or if you're struggling to sustain momentum during a long-term corporate transition, this conversation is exactly what you need. Dr. K brings deep expertise in psychology and behavioral science to explain why traditional change models often fall flat and what leaders should be doing instead. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Change Management vs. Behavior Design: Discover why traditional, top-down checklists fall short, and why true change must target the unconscious mind—which controls 95% of our actions and goal-getting. The Values Mismatch: Learn why telling your team what the company values are simply doesn't work, and how individually eliciting values is the real…
People in this episode
Hosts: Anthony Vade, Tahira Endean, Ryan Hill
Guest: Dr Kristin Malek
Topics covered
- Behavior Change
- Change Management
- Neurobiology
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Keywords
- organizational change
- core values
- unconscious mind
- PATH Model
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Kristin's Book
Books & works: Redefining Behavior Change and Change Management
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